Norway's contribution of USD 127 million towards the purchase of a Patriot system for Romania demonstrates "not only its firm support for Romania, but also its commitment to allied security," Romania's Defence Minister Angel Tilvar said on Tuesday.The Norwegian government's decision to contribute significantly toward this acquisition was announced at the Meeting of the Council of Nordic States in Reykjavik, which takes place until Thursday, according to Romania's Ministry of National Defence (MApN)."We continue to stand together with Ukraine in these critical moments," Tilvar is quoted as saying.This financial contribution is part of the Immediate Action on Air Defence Initiative coordinated by Germany and will allow Romania to strengthen the security and defence of the Euro-Atlantic space by renewing and expanding its air defence capabilities.MApN says that this close cooperation between Romania and Norway reflects the common and unwavering commitment of both nations in the face of current security challenges, as well as their continued support of Ukraine against the Russian Federation's unjustified aggression.Romania recently donated a Patriot system to Ukraine.
Romanian border police announced on August 13 that they had seized 473 mobile phones suspected of being counterfeit, with an estimated value exceeding RON 3 million. The discovery was made the day before, on August 12, during a routine patrol near the Nădlac border area. ...
In a landmark moment for Romanian ornithology, experts have confirmed the nesting of the lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni) in the country for the first time in over a century. This rare and significant event, backed by photographic evidence, marks a pivotal step in understanding and conserving this globally threatened species in the region, the Romanian […]
David Popovici, Romania's Olympic, World, and European swimming champion, has been named the first "Friend of the Brand" by Porsche in the country. The partnership marks a significant recognition for the 20-year-old athlete, whose extraordinary achievements have made waves on the global swimming stage. Popovici is the only...
Romania’s men’s national basketball team qualified for the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers after defeating North Macedonia 79-66 (26-19, 19-15, 14-15, 20-17) on Wednesday, August 13, in Oradea. Romania faced North Macedonia as part of Group E of the second phase of the competition’s pre-qualifiers. The top two teams qualify for the 2027 World Cup […]
The National Federation of Public Administration Trade Unions (FNSA) has voiced strong opposition to a government proposal to reduce staffing levels in local public administration by 20%, warning that the move could paralyse essential services. The reform plan, published this week for public consultation by the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, envisages the […]
Romania’s economy grew by only 0.3% gross in the first half of 2025, and by 1.4% in seasonally adjusted series, according to data published Thursday, August 14, by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In the second quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, the Gross Domestic Product increased by 1.2%. Compared to the […]
